Physical Activity Network

The core commitment, “We will encourage and assist people to become more physically active”, provides a framework for the work of the network.

The network is chaired by Fred Turok, Chair of ukactive. Jane Ellison MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health provides Ministerial support.

The network is comprised of:
– a board which sets the strategic direction for the network, oversees the work programme and champions the network across business communities;
– the physical activity partners forum which brings together all physical activity partners three to four times a year to agree pledges, share good practice and develop partnerships to support delivery of the collective pledges; and
– taskforces as required to lead on specific actions, whose members are drawn from our physical activity partners.

The Physical Activity Network has developed a quick guide to the physical activity pledges which we hope will help your organisation decide which of the pledges are most appropriate for you to sign up to. The toolkit also provides examples … Read more → – Physical Activity Pledges Toolkit

First of all I would like to wish you a very happy New Year and hope that you had a nice break over the festive period. Even with the weather being as cold as it was at times, I hope … Read more → – Fred Turok New Year message

This case study outlines what action Astrazeneca took to deliver on their commitment to pledge P4. Physical Activity in the Workplace. Promoting physical activity within the workplace environment •This pledge asks partners to create a work environment that supports and … Read more → – AstraZeneca aim to create a more energised workforce

This case study outlines what action Gentoo have taken to deliver on their commitment to pledge P3. Active Travel. Promoting and supporting active forms of travel, such as walking and cycling. •This pledge asks business, voluntary, community and other organisations … Read more → – Gentoo help their employees to be more active

Members of the Responsibility Deal Physical Activity network met on 28th October. The purpose of the meeting was to enable members to explore the successes of the Network and the reasons for them, and how these might best be built … Read more → – Physical Activity Network Stocktake event